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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.05, 1,055.97 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.05, 1,055.97 and 235.53 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.05 : 1,055.97 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.05/1,055.97 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.05x = 1,055.97 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.05x = 248,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,714.67/704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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